Textured French Glass Vase with Mottled Amethyst Decor
A French Solifleur glass vase, circa late 19th to early 20th century, with indistinct signature, possibly Legras, the large solifleur vase with a low sheen textured finish and having a mottled amethyst brown and orange decor to the bulbous base, pulled and striated to the long neck; with feint painted signature to base. Height 18.31 in.
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- Circa - A Latin term meaning 'about', often used in the antique trade to give an approximate date for the piece, usually considered to be five years on either side of the circa year. Thus, circa 1900 means the piece was made about 1900, probably between 1895 and 1905. The expression is sometimes abbreviated to c.1900.
- Decor Bois - "Decor bois" is a French term that translates to "wood decor" in English. It refers to decorative elements painted on porcelain items that simulate decorations in timber, such as carvings.
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